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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 614.91 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 614.91 and 335.14 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 614.91 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/614.91 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 614.91 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 206,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,076.19/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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